tour handbook

Slovensky Raj
The Slovak Paradise
The Slovak Paradise is so named because it is a region of stunning beauty with an
endless choice of walks in spectacular scenery and delightful historic towns and
villages.
Places to visit
Čingov
Cingov is situated in the wide valley of the Hornad River and is one
of the most important centres for Tourism in the Slovak paradise.
Archeologically well know due to the discovery of artifacts dating
from the late Stone Age.
Dedinky
The village is situated in the Hnilec valley, right at the
water reservoir Palcmanská Maša. It arose in 1933 by
the unification of the villages of Imrichovce and of
Štefánovce. From Dedinky you can go through the
Zejmarská roklina (Zejmarská Gorge) and further to
Geravy and then through Sokolia dolina (Falcon
Valley) or Kyseľ to Kláštorisko, or through the Biely
Potok (White Creek) Valley to Čingov
Geravy
The Geravyplateau is best accessed by the chairlift. This high-altitude plateau with
grasslands, interspersed with low forest is in winter ideal for cross country skiing. Mount
Gačovská Skala (1099 m) lies in the south of the plateau and offers beautiful views of the
Palcmanská Masa dam.
Caves
Belianska Jaskyňa
Belianska cave is situated in the eastern part of the Belianske Tatry Mountains, on the
northern slope of the Kobylí Vrch. The cave offers visitors innumerable underground works
of art by Mother Nature. There are the big "halls" and "vaults", pagodas and lakes and sinter
lakes. There is even an area with good acoustics called the "Music", where recording
concerts take place every August. In the cave are eight species of bats.
www.ssj.sk/en
www.ssj.sk/en
Photography € 10.00 video filming: € 10.00
Dobsinska
On the outskirts of the Slovak Paradise is Dobsinska,
one of the largest ice caves in Europe. The ice in the
cave, sometimes more than 25 meters thick, is very
susceptible to micro-climatic changes brought about
by tourism.
Photo capture: €10.00 video recordings: € 10.00
Gombasecká
Distinguished by its very small and delicate stalactites.
A visit to this cave is easy to combine with a walk to
Velky Sokol, Biely Vody or a bike tour or a bus trip to
the south of the Slovak Paradise.
Ochtinská
Is the only aragonite cave in Europe. You can combine a visit to this cave with a trip to
Betliar and Krasna Hora.
Cave
Opening hours
Adults
€ 8,-
Prices 2015 p.p.
students
6-15 years
€ 7,€ 4,-
Belianska
01/7 - 31/08 van van 9u tot 16u
Dobšinská
01/07 – 31/08 van 9u tot 16u gesloten op maandag
€ 7,-
€ 6,-
€ 3,50
Gombasecká
01/07 – 31/08 van 9u tot 16u gesloten op maandag
€ 5,-
€ 4,-
€ 2,50
Ochtinská
01/07 – 31/08 van 9u tot 16u gesloten op maandag
€ 6,-
€ 5,-
€ 3,-
Havrania Skala
(Ravens Rock)
From Geravy you can climb the steep mountain of
Havraniarots (1156m) where from the top you get a
wonderful view of the Slovak part of the Carpathian
Mountains, the Slovak Paradise, and in the distance
the Tatra mountain range.
Kláštorisko
Is a vast clearing in the centre of the Slovak
Paradise, which focuses on support of tourism
in this area (it is the only tourist resort in the
Slovak Paradise). On clearing the ruins of the
monastery of Carthusian, monks from the turn
of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.In the
past there was a religious settlement, there
was also a small castle referred to in
documents as castrum Lethon ("castle
letański"). During the invasion of
Tartars in 1241 this was the refuge of the
inhabitants of the surrounding villages, so the
area was later called Lapis Refugia ("Rock of
refuge"). Later, the castle was taken over by
Carthusians, who built a monastery there (c. 1307). In the fifteenth century the monastery
was destroyed by the Hussites, In 1922. Branch Karpathenvereinu from Spišská Nová Ves
built the first, rather primitive shelter for Klasztorzysku, which was then called the
shelter Béla Hajtsa. In a short time Klasztorzysko became a major centre of tourism in the
Slovak Paradise. With the participation of delegations of tourists from all over
Czechoslovakia, and many residents of neighbouring villages a foundation stone was placed
in Klasztorzyskufor a new mountain chalet KCS and was completed at the end of 1929.
Destroyed by the Nazis in 1944 and rebuilt after the war. Today as well as a duty office for
lifeguards it is the base of the Slovakian mountain rescue service.
Mlynky
Several small mining villages and hamlets are
scattered here in beautiful natural surroundings, now
almost all holidays homes and tourist accommodation.
Further on, where the valley narrows between Velka
Knola and Babina, is the village of Mlynky (745 m),
with 600 inhabitants is in winter is a popular ski resort
with slopes for downhill and with extensive
opportunities for cross-country skiing.
Obcasný Pramen
Geological structure consisting mainly of Mesozoic carbonate
rocks of Triassic to lower Jurassic. Among the best known and
most important hydrological places to see occasional springs
in Slovakia. The first reports about this spring date back to
1861. The source is most intense between March and May
when it producers up to 35 litres of water per second and
occasionally as much as 45 litres The springs are conditioned
by the inflow of water into the underground space, not bound
to a particular time of day. The water temperature is between
5.2 - 6.4 °C .
Podlesok
Podlesok is a popular location and an ideal starting
point for trips to the canyons in the western part of the
Slovak Paradise as well as to the upper part of
Prielom Hornádukloof
Spišská Nová Ves
Already in the 13th century, this village played an important role in the region, with its mines
and a weekly market it became the economical hub for
the region. In the 18th century the region was annexed
by Hungary, Spisska Nova Ves became the
administrative center for the newly formed province of
Spis. The Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption
with its slender neo-Gothic tower (87 m high) and the
highest tower in Slovakia) , is the most valuable
historical monument of the city.
The Protestant church in classical style is also well
worth a visit as is the town hall, the provincial house
that was built in the 15th century and was originally the
Town Hall, and the Reduta , an Art Nouveau building
with a robust entrance gate to the north
Zejmarská roklina
(gorges)
Above the village Biele Vody is the only gorge in the
southern part of the Slovak Paradise, named
Zejmarská roklina. It was formed by the water that
flowed from the strong spring source Zejmarská
Studna. This gorges is part of the Slovak Paradise
south route that crosses the Geravyplateau and
returns via the opposite valley Malé Zajfy to Dedinky .
ACTIVITIES
In the following pages are details of possible activities and interesting places to visit
available to you in this area of Slovakia
Bobsleigh
In the village of Tatranska Lomnica, at the feet of the High
Tatras, they have built a bobsleigh run.
For more info: www.tatrabob.com
Prices 2015:
Rides
Price
1 ride
€ 3.00
10 rides
€ 25.00
20 rides
€ 47.00
Bowling
In Spisská Nová Ves is a bowling alley with
3 lanes and a snack bar
OPENING TIMES & PRICES 2015:
10.00-13.00 : € 3,50/lane per hour
13.00-18.00 : € 8,70/lane per hour
18.00-24.00 : € 10,70/lane per hour
Bicycle Hire
50 bikes are available. It is necessary to book in advance.
Helmets are not included in the price and they are not obligatory in Slovakia but Jeka have
up to 40 helmets available to you to rent
price 2014:
Bikes: € 12.00 /bike/1 day
Helmets: € 2.00 /helmet/day
To hire a bike + a professional guide: € 25.00/person/day
Cyclists are asked to take these precautions:
- Only go on the marked bike routes
- Adjust your cycling and speed to the route and road
surface.
- Let the local traffic pass as many of the cycling routes are
also used by locals
We also recommend you to take a guide for groups of more
than eight people.
Those who ride outside of the marked routes can be fined
up to € 70.00
Guided tours accompanied by a professional guide:
1) Cingov – Dedinky – Dobsinska ice caves – Kopanec –
Cingov
This guided bike tour is a whole day activity through the mountaneous region to the
Dobsinska ice caves. After a ‘chilling’ visit of about 30 min. in the caves, the group continues
its journey to Kopanec. From then … homewards. Luckily almost always downhill! Please
keep in mind that the Slovak Paradise is rather mountaneous!
Price: € 25.00 p.p. (inc. bike, guide) and entrance to the ice caves €6.00 pp
2) Cingov – Levoca – Lido Kovacvila – Cingov
With the bike you can go to Levoca, a medieval town. From here further to Levocska Dolina,
to the natural storage reservoir to go swimming or just to relax.
Price: € 25.00 pp + entrance to the storage reservoir €1.00 p.p.
MONKEYLAND – Spisska Nová Ves
www.monkeyland.sk
Adventure ropes course with several obstacles in Spisska Nova Ves.
2015 Price: € 7 (1 hour)
Opening hours: daily 9:00 to 19:00
Pony Trekking
- Ranc pld Ostrou Skalou
Ideal to combine with a visit to the ice caves at Dobsinka, 2km away.
Max 3-5 horses available.
Price: € 14.00 pp/hour (incl. Instructor and horse)
Paintball
This activity takes place approx. 20km from Porac. You can get
there by public transport. Duration approx ½ day. Max 20
participants per game, larger groups will need to split up.
Price 2015: € 12.00 p.p including 100 bullets and outfit.
Comfortable shoes (trainers) necessary
Porac Park
Porac Hnilecke Park is located in the mountains, in the upper part of the Poráčska dolina
valley between the villages and Porac Slovinky. Besides the 25 caves, as Sarka Nova Diera
or Homolosova Diera, you will also find some springs and 'windows' in the cliffs and
ridges. Part of the Poráčska dolina is natural and certainly deserves the nickname of "Little
Slovak Paradise '.
You can do many activities like mini golf, bowling, table tennis, climbing wall, archery, etc. In
addition, you can also relax in the spa or pool with your group.
Prices 2015: Minigolf: € 2.00 per person per hour
Bowling: € 10.00 per lane/hour
Table tennis: €3.00 per person / hour
Climbing wall: €3.00 per hour + materials €1.00 per piece / hour
Archery: €5.00 per person / hour
Wellness and pool for your group: € 90.00 / 2 hours
At the request of the group may be a day program arranged. Booking in advance is
necessary.
Example program for group of about 30 people for 4 hours
Minigolf: € 120.00
Archery: € 20.00Carbine Shooting: € 40.00
Climbing wall: € 12.00
Climbing wall material: € 12.00
Total: € 204.00 for 30 people
More info: www.poracpark.sk
Rafting
RAFTING OR CANOEING ON THE DUNAJEC
The Dunajec river is the border of Slovakia with Poland.
It is part of the very beautiful national park of the
"Pieniny mountain range ." The river is known for its
descents in wooden rafts. For young people there is
also the opportunity to sail in rafts from 2 to 7 people (9
km - duration 1.5 hours) or in canoes. You can choose
between walking back to the start point, renting a bike,
or getting the coach to pick you up (extra charge for
parking the coach.
More information: www.pieniny.sk/rafting.html.
prices 2015: € 16.00 p.p. (1.5 hours – short trip, suitable for all ages)
€ 21.00 p.p. (3 hours long trip)
Bicycle hire: € 5.00/ 1 hour
Coach park cost: € 5.00 per coach
Float
This is a gentle float on wooden rafts down the Dunajec River
which makes the border between Slovakia and Poland. This
traditional sailing route was used by the lumberjacks felling
trees from both sides on the river. The best part is where the
river meanders along fabulous rock formations between the
Red monastery (Cerveny Klastor) and Lesnica ..
You follow a route of about 10 km after which you walk back
to the starting point. Each raft can hold approximately 15
people and there are many rafts available.
Price for 2015: €15.00 per person for 1.5 hours or €19.00 per
person for 3 hours
Suitable for any age.
Rock climbing
Climbing is available in Slovak Paradise – near Tomašovský
výhľad (“Tomašovsky view”) and is provided by the Mountain
Rescue Team. All the instructors are qualified and have the
necessary license, however not all speak foreign languages.
The participants are taken to the rock on foot (aprox. 1 hour),
where they do rock climbing and abseiling. The activity takes 2
hours and then they walk back to the starting point. It is 1/2 day activity suitable for groups not bigger than 20 persons.
Bigger groups can combine the activity with cycling and they
can swap the activities in the afternoon.
Equipment is provided.
Prices:
Equipment + instructor: €20.00 per person
This is a half day activity
Climbing + hiking trip: hike to Letanovsky Mlyn over the
Prielom Hornadu.
€30.00 per person
Climbing + biking: bike tour with guide after the rock climbing
€42.00 per person
Speleology
Very spectacular is a visit to the cave complex
Krásnohorská jaskyň near the town of Rožňava,
south of the Slovak Paradise. The cave has the
largest stalagmite (32.6 m) in the world. The visit
is more adventurous than the average tourist
cave. The tour is similar to some climbs in the
Slovak Paradise where you have to use ladders,
ropes and wooden steps to navigate the route.
This is a whole day activity as a maximum of 10
people are allowed at each entrance and there
are only 4 entrances. This activity may be combined with a visit to the castle at Betliar or
Krasna Horka.
More information www.svssk.sk.
Price: € 16,00 p.p. – Helmets, overalls included in price.
Hire wellingtons (rubber boots): € 1,00
The activity is available for people over 15. For younger children aproval of parents is
necessary.
SWIMMING
In Spisská Nová Ves
There is an indoor pool with sauna, massage area and a
swimming pool with volleyball and a table tennis table. In a
restaurant nearby you can play billiards.
The outdoor pool is open everyday from June 1 and August
30.from 09.00 till 20.00
Price 2015: €3.50 p.p. (adults), €2,50 p.p. (children)
The inside pool is open all year
Monday – Friday 13.00 – 20.30
Weekends: 9.00 – 20.30
Price 2015: €3.50 per person per hour
In Liptovský Mikulas
Tatralandia is the largest water park in Slovakia
and features six pools with different temperatures
and about 6 water shutes. Groups that go rafting
in Liptovský Hrádok can combine these
activities.
Price 2015: €21.00 p.p./day (adults)
€19.00 p.p./day (under 18s)
www.tatralandia.sk
In Poprad
Also Poprad has thermal water in Aquacity but it is not as big as Tatralandia.
Open every day except Mondays 7.00 till 22.00 - Mondays 14.00 tot 22.00.
Price 2015 : Groups + 20 pers.: €14.00 /3 hours - €11.50 p.p./3 hours (under 15 years)
More information www.aquacity.sk
In Vrbov
Thermal baths that are very popular among Slovaks and Poles. There is a roller coaster for
children, sulphurous hot water and hot tubs.
Open from June till September: 8.00 till 18.00 and from 18.30 till 22.00.
Price 2015: €12.50 per person + 2.50 per hour (adults ) and
€ 9,50 per person +2.50 per hour (children)
Tarzania Ostrá skala
www.tarzania.sk
A ropes course which includes a section with ladders, suspension bridges and pulleys,
suspended between the trees. Altogether there are some 23 obstacles between 5m and 7m
for all ages.
The park is located about 1.5 km from Dobsinska and can be combined with a visit to the ice
caves.
2015 Price: € 9 p.p.
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 -18: 00
Zoo
In the town of Spisská Nová Ves is a small zoo
Open from 15 april till 20 october.
Opening hours: 8.00 till 18.00 Closed on Mondays.
EXCURSIONS
In the following pages is a brief description of some of the more interesting places to
visit during your stay.
Betliar, Krásna Horka
BETLIAR, KRÁSNA HôRKA (excursion to ‘Hungarian’ Slovakia)
8.30 am
10.00 am
12.00 pm
1.00 pm
2.30 pm
4.00 pm
5.00 pm
Departure to Betliar
Visiting Betliar chateau
free lunch in the park
visiting Castle Krásna Hôrka
Visiting Ochtinská aragonitová cave
Return tour
Arrival in your accommodation centre.
Betliar is the most known and the most visited village among Gemer villages. It is
famous for the Andrássys’ Castle with its 70 hectare
park, which looks like a typical English park from
the end of 18th century. Open : 8.00 till
16.30, admission : every hour from 8.30 till
16.30. Closed on Mondays. Price 2014 : € 6.00 pp
(adults) - € 3.00 pp (students) The area around
Rožňava is dominated by the stately castle Krasna
Horka . You can admire the furniture from different
periods and further collections there are trophies,
valuable paintings, porcelain, glassware and
instruments.
For more information about both castles and neaby
cave, visit www.hradkrasnahorka.sk
Červený kláštor, Dunajec
ČERVENÝ KLÁŠTOR, DUNAJEC (Red Monastery, Dunajec river)
8.00 am
10.30 am
00.30 pm
1.30 pm
2.30 pm
4.00 pm
5.00 pm
Departure to Červený Kláštor
Visiting the monastery (1 hour)
free lunch in town
traditional rafting - Dunajec
Visiting the castle Strážky, Stará Ľubovňa, Open Air Museum
Return tour
Arrival in your accommodation centre.
Stará Ľubovňa (Castle) – Monastery Červený Kláštor
The National Park Pieniny covers an area of 2125 ha and is situated near the SlovakPolish border, north-east from the High Tatra mountains. Its unusual natural beauty,
rocky mountain ridges, rich fauna and flora are the things that attract people. The most
attractive for the tourists is the antique carthusian-camaldul convent from the 14th
century. Also there is the national museum,
the possibility of walking, water sports and the
opportunity for a 10km tour with typical rafts
on the Dunajec. The river forms the border
between Slovakia and Poland. Rafting is
possible in months April – November.
Opening hours
Červený Kláštor Monastery 9.00 – 17.00
Price 2014: €3,50pp (adults); €1,50pp
(children)
Stará Ľubovňa Castle
9.00 – 18.00
Price 2014: €5,00pp (adult); €34,00pp
(children)
On a steep limestone cliff over the local part
called Podsadek stands Ľubovniansky castle. It originated at the turn of the 13 th and
14th centuries as a part of the systém of boundary castles. Besides the protection of the
former Polish / Old Hungarian border its task was to secure the important trade route
passing along the Poprad valley to Poland, and for some time it also functioned as a
customs point. It was mentioned in the historical documents for the first time in 1311 as
a part of royal property.
The open air museum is situated at the foot of the castle. It consists of a set of folk
buildings collected from the surrounding villages forming, along with the castle, a unique
and impressive composition. The most valuable building is the wooden Greek-Catholic
church of Matisová of 1833.
Opening hours
9.00 – 18.00
Price 2014: €6,00pp (adult); €3,50pp (children)
Vysoke Tatry
(www.tatry.sk)
9.00 am
10.00 am
11.00 pm
12.00 pm
14.00 pm
16.00 pm
Departure to Kežmarok
Visiting the town Kežmarok and its castle
Visiting Tatranská Lomnica
Visiting Starý Smokovec
Visiting Poprad, shoping
Arrival in your accommodation centre.
Kežmarok is one of Slovakia’s oldest towns, its history dates back to the Upper
Stone Age. The medieval town of Kezmarok was preceded by three independent
communities with their own rector’s churches and cemeteries. Kezmarok
confirmed its economic and political position in the first half of the 15th century
with additional privileges and after 1463 they were allowed to use the municipal
coat of arms and seal. Along with Levoča, Kežmarok represents the most
extensive and most compact compound of cultural and historical monuments in
the region of Spiš, declared in 1950 a protected heritage. Sightseeing in the
town requires at least a good half day. You can visit Kežmarská townhall, The
Main Square and Kežmarok Castle.
Opening hours:
Monday closed
Tu – Fr: 9.00 – 16.30 (entrance every half hour)
Sa – Su: 9.00 – 16.00 (entrance every hour)
Price: €3,00pp (adults); €1.50 (children)
Poprad is the main entrance
“gate” to the High Tatras.
Annually tens of thousands of
tourists to Slovakia from abroad
come in through the airport,
railway and roads to continue to
Starý Smokovec, Tatranská
Lomnica or other Tatra
communities. Initially Poprad did
not develop as quickly as the
neighbouring Veľká and Spišská
Sobota: In spite of its
favourable geographic position
Poprad only slowly changed
from a farming community to a
town of craftwork and trade.
Nowadays due to tourism
Poprad has developed into a
modern town and has become the seat of the region Spiš.
Levoča, Spišský Hrad
LEVOČA, SPIŠSKÝ HRAD (Gothic Route)
8.30 am
Departure to Levoča from the accommodation
9.00 am
Visiting the town: museums, cathedral, town hall, cage
12.00 pm
Lunch at Spišský salaš
13.00 pm
Visiting Spišská Kapitula
14.00 pm
Visiting Spiš Castle
16.00 pm
Visiting the church in Žehra
17.00 pm
Arrival to the accomodation
Levoča is considered the jewel of Spiš. In 1271 it
became the capital of The Community of Spiš Germans
and in 14th century Levoča became a free royal town. At
the end of 14th century and at the beginning of 15th
century the town reached it’s economic and social peak.
In 1950 the historic centre of the town was declared a
protected heritage. Among the sightseeing you can visit
The Church of St. Jacob – a National Cultural
Monument and the largest Gothic church in Spiš, The
Town Hall, originally built up in Gothic style with attics
finished in Renaissance style, Bell Tower, The Cage of
Shame, which served for pillorying women, Protestant
Church, Thurso House, Master Paul’s House and Castle
Fortifications which gather around the entire historic
centre of the town.
St Jacob’s Church
Opening hours
Monday
11.30 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00
Tu – Sa
8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00
Sunday
13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00
Groups of min 10 people are accompanied by a Slovak guide. Foreign groups can
use headphones with an English and German text.
Price: 2015 €5,00pp (adult); €3,00pp (children under 6yrs)
Spiš Castle is a National Cultural Monument and the largest castle in the
Central Europe. The first written document about the castle is from 1209. The
oldest part of the castle is the central tower. After the head of church of Spiš
settled down at the castle, palatial Romanesque palace, donjon, Romanesque
gate and Romanesque chapel were built. In the 14th century the castle was
modified and rebuilt in Gothic style. The middle courtyard was built at that time.
In 1442, Ján Jiskra got the castle and intensive reconstruction started. In 16th
century the castle became the ownership of Thurzo Family. In the 17th century it
belonged to Csáky stock. At the end of the 17th century only a small garrison
remained at the castle. The Csáky family built a noble residence in the near
vicinity of the castle. The history of the castle ended in a great fire in 1780. In
last few years some intensive reconstruction works have been made on the
castle.
Opening hours: (guides can have a day off so it is
better to call in advance)
High season: 1 May – 30 September (closed Mondays)
Open : 8.30–18.00 last entrance with a guide 17.30
Price: 2015 €6,00pp (adult); €4,00pp (students &
children); 1 adult free per 10 students
Groups of 15+ €4.25pp
Markušovce, Dardanely
MARKUŠOVCE, DARDANELY (Half day trip)
9.00 am
9.30 am
10.30 am
11.30 am
12.30 pm
Departure to Markušovce
Visiting Manor House
Visiting summer country house Dardanely
lunch in the park
In the afternoon you can visit the town of Spišská Nová Ves
and do some shopping
Markušovce, Dardanely From the 13th century the village
was owned by the Mariássy family. The Castle of
Markušovce makes a fortified building that consists of four
wings, circular bastions and narrow courtyard. It was built
in 1284.
Manor House was built in Renaissance style by František
Mariássy in 1643. Behind the manor house Summer
Country House Dardanely is built. It was constructed by
Wolfgang Mariássy from 1775 – 1778 and it is an
important monument of the Rococo architecture in
Slovakia.
Opening hours
Monday closed
Tu – Su: 9.00 – 16.00 (entrance every hour, 12.00 – 12.30 closed)
Price: €3,50pp (adults); €2,00pp (children)
Poland: Auschwitz and Krakow,
Salt mines and Zakopane
POLAND: AUSCHWITZ AND KRAKOW/ZAKOPANE AND SALT MINES
The journey takes 4 hours there and
3,5 hours back , nearly 500 km
altogether.
Auschwitz – visiting the museum is
free of charge, though groups are
required to engage a guide. It ensures
efficient movement around the entire
Museum grounds and full information
about the museum, the buildings and
their history, and the exhibitions. The
standard visit takes up to 3 hours but
groups can agree on the time spent in
the museum.
Price: 450 PLN (Polish Zloty) = approx €100.00 for a visit of up to 3.5 hours. Bus
Parking: € 10, Groups with fewer than 15 persons: 300 PLN = approx € 72.00, - www.auschwitz.be
Krakow (Cracow in Polish), is the 2nd largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, the
city dates back to the 7th century and was the capital of Poland from 1038-1569. Many
sights such as the Wavelburcht, residence of the princes, and the Jewish Quarter show
the history of this peaceful town. This city, where the spirit of the Habsburgs still
wanders along the facades, but also confronts us with the recent history of 40 years of
communism. In the suburbs breathe as the air from large blocks which - despite the
decline – are still proud. Parking: € 25, - www.krakow.pl
In addition, you also have the Krakow Wieliczka Salt Mine (10 miles southeast of
Krakow) to visit, only three percent of the mine is accessible to the public. Accompanied
by an expert guide let us slip into a wondrous, magical world of salt: sculptures that
depict the life of the miner, big names from history carved in salt but also a church, with
nativity and the Last Supper of L. Da Vinci, was carved in the salt. Price 2015: Groups:
49 PLN (Polish Zloty) per person = approx € 12, -. Guide: 245 PLN (Polish Zloty) per
group = approx € 60, - Attention: You should not take pictures. If you do it costs + 10
PLN www.kopalnia.pl
Zakopane is the largest tourist resort on the Polish side of the Tatra Mountains and is
characterized by a typical architectural style of the houses. Initially it was a simple
village, but now it has become a real city with shopping.
www.discoverzakopane.com
Coach prices
These prices are from 2015 for a coach with up to 48 seats
Betliar, Krásna Hôrka
Cervený kláštor, Dunajec
Hoge Tatra
Levoca, Spišský Hrad
Markušovce, Dardanely
Poland, Auschwitz
Poland, Auschwitz, Krakow
€ 280,€ 352,€ 190,€ 280,€ 90,€ 550,€ 680,-
Take note
In the above prices no coach parking costs are include and these will have to be paid extra by the
group on the spot
Hikes and treks
Hikers and trekkers come from far and wide to enjoy the
beauty of the Slovak Paradise. Our Slovakian employees
themselves are keen walkers and you will be able to give
tips and information about any walks you may wish to do.
The trails are well marked, and you can find them on the
map you receive from us.
To access certain gorges (canyons) in the Slovak Paradise
you have to pay an entrance fee. This money is used for
the upkeep of ladders, hand rails and chains along the
paths. Many of the hikes include climbing ladders.
Access Slovak Paradise 2015:
Day ticket: adults € 2.50 per person.
children 6-15 years: € 1.50 per person
Guide for groups up to 20 pers: € 90 per day. 10 per pers.
extra: + € 35, -
Hiking in the High Tatras
Those who prefer higher mountains can go hiking to the High Tatras. All hiking trails are
marked by red, blue, green or yellow signs. (Movement in and around settlements and
on public roads is free of restrictions.)
TANAP's marked trails, ranging over nearly 600 km, lead to most significant points.
The trails are of 3 types:
 short walks
 hikes through valleys
 higher-altitude tours: passes to cols and ascent to summits
These are differentiated by terrain, requiring various degrees of ability and appropriate
equipment.
Every hiker dreams of one day walking to mountain summits. In the Tatras, this dream
is well within reach of anyone able to hike for a day. This is thanks to reliable marked
footpaths. For reaching some of the destinations it is possible to use chair lift or Cables.
(To get to Lomnické sedlo and Lomnický peak you have to get from *Tatranská Lomnica
to Skalnaté pleso first)
Lomnický štít (2500m)
Cabin lift cap. 29 prs from Skalnaté Pleso
From Skalnaté Pleso guests are taken to the second highest peak of Slovaia, obtaining a
spectacular view. They spend a few minutes up there, visiting the observatory and they
are taken back to Skalnaté pleso.
Price: From Skalnaté Pleso Return: € 24,00/adult - € 17,00/child
Solisko – the doublechair lift will take you from Štrbské Pleso up to the chalet (1840
a.s.l, which was built in 1944 to shelter skiers in bad weather. It provides refreshment
and accommodation.
Price: Return: € 11.00/adult - € 8.00/child (under 10 yrs)
Tatranská Lomnica – Skalnaté Pleso
Skalnaté pleso (1751 m) is situated in Skalnatá dolina under southern slopes of
Lomnický peak (2500m). From the tarn you can take doublechair lift to Lomnické sedlo
or cabin lift to the second highest peak in Slovakia Lomnický štít (2500 m).
Price: Return: €18.00 adult - €15.00 youngsters - €13.00 child.
Cabins & chalets in High Tatras:
Groups can spend the night in one of
High Tatras’ chalets located up in the
mountains. The most favourite are:
Plesnivec cap 20
Chalet Plesnivec (1290 m) is the only
accommodated house in Belianske Tatry.
In the middle of 18th century built as
sheperds shelter later in 1932 built as a
cabin.
Price: €16.00 night (including sheets)
Teryho chata ‘Tery Chalet’, 2015 m
a.s.l., cap 24
Sitting in the upper Mala Studena dolina,
near the five Spis tarns, this chalet is
about a two-hour hike from Zbojnicka chata in the direction of Priecne sedlo. Designed
and built in 1899 by Gedeon Majunke, it was named for Dr. Edmund Tery, a mountainclimber who initiated the project and was one of the first recorded hikers in several of
the nearby trails. It was last modernized from 1984 to 1986, and is open year round.
Price: €20.00 p.p./night including breakfast
Zbojnícka chata ‘Robbers’ Chalet’, 1960 m a.s.l. cap 16 + 22 in the attic
Located in the spectacular upper part of the valley Velka Studena dolina, this chalet
hides behind the Zbojnicky chrbat (‘Robber’s Ridge’), close to several tarns. It is a wellsituated stop-over for hikers coming from the valley Velicka dolina through Polsky
hreben to Prielom, or for those passing from the valley Mala Studena dolina through the
saddle Priecne sedlo to Velka Studena. The chalet’s 1907 structure was refurbished in
1984, and is open year round.
Price: €20.00 p.p./night (including breakfast which is compulsory). From Tatranska
Lomnica.
Chata pri zelenom plese ‘Chalet by „Green Tarn„’, 1551 m a.s.l., cap 56 prs
Once known briefly under the name of Brncal, after a mountain-climber who perished
nearby, this sits in the valley of the tarn Zelene pleso, under the Jastrabia (‘Hawk’)
tower. Built in 1924, it is popular with both mountain-climbers and with less-demanding
hikers. The chalet makes a good stop-over on the ascent of the peak Jahnaci stit, or goal
of a hike via the main trail from Biela Voda or Velka Svistovka. It is open year round.
Price: €15.00 p.p. (without breakfast) + €4.00,- for the breakfast, + €8.00 half board.
From Tatranska Lomnica.
WALKING GUIDES AND MAPS
Sprievodca Slovenským Rajom – turistická mapa, published by LUBAFOTOPRES, Spišská
Nová Ves, 2000.
Turistická mapa Slovenský raj, 1. Vydanie (edition), scale 1:25 000, published by
Vojenský kartografický ústav, š.p. Harmanec.
Starting point Spišská Nová Ves
1. Medvedia hlava ( 17,5 km - 4h 15min)
Spišská Nová Ves (railway station), Košiarny briežok, Medvedia hlava(sedlo-saddle), Pod
Medveďou hlavou, Spišská Nová Ves (square)
2. The viewpoint of Veľká knola (31,1 km - 8h 40min)
Spišská Nová Ves, Pieskovec, Novoveská Huta, Poľana pod Muráňom, Pod Muráňom, Pod
Veľkou Knolou, Pod Muráňom, Pod Veľkou Knolou, Čertova hlava (sedlo- saddle), Spišská
Nová Ves (square).
3. Spišská Nová Ves – Geravy plateau (25 km - 7h)
Spišská Nová Ves, Novoveská Huta, Čertova hlava (sedlo-saddle), Zadný Hýľ, Predný
Hýľ, Geravy.
4. Spišská Nová Ves – Gerava- Čingov (27 km - 7h 50min)
Spišská Nová Ves, Novoveská Huta, Čertova hlava (sedlo-saddle), Zadný Hýľ, Predný
Hýľ, Geravy, Predný Hýľ, Klauzy, Sokolia dolina (ústie), Kyseľ (ústie), Biely potok (ústie),
Čingov.
5. Spišská Nová Ves-Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa (33,5 km - 9h 10min)
Quite a difficult hike, climbing steadily to the viewpoint Čertová hlava. Cross the Geravy
plateau, then descend through Malé Zajfy valley. Then ascend along the natural
monument of Občasný prameň to the dominant viewpoint Havrania skala. Descend to
Stratenský kaňon and také the state road to Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa with the
possibility to visit the Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa (ice caves).
Starting point Čingov
6. Prielom Hornádu – Klláštorná roklina – Kláštorisko (Carthusian
monastery ruins) (14,5 km - 5h 15min)
Čingov, Čingov-Džurkovec, Tomášovský výhľad, Letanovský Mlyn,, Klášrorná
roklina(ústie), Kláštorisko, Klláštoriskoi-lúka (meadow), Biely potok (rázcestiecrossroads), Biely potok (ústie), Čingov.
7. Prielom Hornádu – Kláštorisko (13,8 km - 4h 15min)
Čingov, Biely potok (ústie), Biely potok (rázcestie), Pod Tomášovským výhľadom,
Letanovský mlyn, Kláštorisko, Kláštorisko-lúka, Kyseľ (ústie), Biely potok (ústie), Čingov.
8. Gorge Sokolia dolina – the highest waterfall – Kláštorisko (21,4 km (7h 10min)
Čingov, Biely potok(ústie), Kyseľ (ústie), Sokolia dolina(ústie), sokolia Dolina (vrchol),
Biskupské chyžky, Glac, Malá Poľana, Suchá Belá (vrchol), Pod Vtáčim hrbom,
Kláštorisko, Biely potok(rázcestie), Biely potok (ústie), Čingov.
9. Čingov- Geravy-Dedinky (19,4 km - 6h 10min)
The route connects the northen and southern parts of the national park. From
Tomášovský výhľaad viewpoint, go along the river-bed of Biely potok to the Klauzy water
dam. The road reaches the Feravy plateau and ends at the Palcmanská Maša water dam
in Dedinky. Asescent from Geravy by chair lift is available.
Starting point Podlesok
10. Gorge Suchá Belá (10,2 km - 3h 25min)
Podlesok, Suchá Bellá, Pod Vtáčim hrbom, Nad Podleskom, Podlesok.
11. Piecky gorge (14,2 km - 4h 25min)
Podlesok, Píla, Suchá Belá, Pod Vtáčim hrbom, Podlesok.
12. Gorge Veľký Sokol (23,7 km - 6h 40min)
Podlesok, Píla, Veľký Sokol (ústie- mouth), Glacká cesta, Glac, Malá Poľana (rázcestiecrossroads), Suchá Belá (vrchol), Pod Vtáčim hrbom, Podlesok.
13. A part of canyon of Prielom Hornádu (11,5 km - 3h 45min)
Podlesok, Hrdlo Hornádu, Kláštorná roklina (ústie), Letanovský Mlyn, Hrdlo Hornádu,
Podlesok.
14. Kláštorná roklina – Kláštorisko (9,6 km - 3h 30min)
Podlesok, Hrdlo Hornádu, Kláštorná roklina (ústie), Kláštorisko, Pod Kláštoriskom, Hrdlo
Hornádu, Podlesok.
15. Podlesok- Prielom Hornádu- Čingov (12,5 km - 3h 40min)
A very attractive and often visited but difficult part of Prielom Hornádu, equipped with all
the necessary technical aids. It is connected to centres of tourism located in the northern
part of the national park. In winter, with favourable weather conditions, it is possible to
cross the frozen river-bed.
16. Podlesok – Dedinky (20,1 km - 4h 40min)
An easy hike connecting the northern and southern parts of the national park. It climbs
steadily across the Glac plateau and continues to the Geravy plateau. The route mainly
uses the Glacká cesta. From Geravy descend to Palcmandká Maša to Dedinky. From
Geravy it is possible descend by chair lift.
17. Podlesok- the national nature reservation Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa
(16 km - 4h)
An easy route passing through the fields of Veľká Biela voda, then turn to the left to go
around the small Blajzloch water dam and the valley of the same name and through the
forest to Kopanec viewpoint, Descend via the forest, then by the asphalt road around the
Hansjakubová water dam to the settlement Dobšinská Ľadová jaskyňa. It is possible to
visit the cave.
Starting point from Dedinky
18. Zejmarská roklina- Geravy plateau – Čertova hlava saddle (14 km - 4h
15min)
Dedinky, hotel, Mlynky- Biele Vody, Geravy, Predný Hýľ, Zadný Hýľ, Čertova hlava
(sedlo-saddle), Chotárna dolka(rázcestie- crossroads), Mlynky –Biele Vody, Dedinky.
19. Geravy plateau – a dominant landscape peak Havrania skala (18,7 km 4h 45min)
Dedinky, Geravy, Malý Zajf, Zajfy (rázcedtie-crossroads), Občasný prameň, Havrania
skala, Stratenská píla, Dedinky.
20. Geravy plateau – viewpoint Havrranie skala- backtrack via Stratenský
cannon (27,1 km - 5h 10min)
Havrania skala, Stratenský cannon, Stratená, Dedinky.
21. Dedinky- Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa (25,5 km - 8h 50min)
A difficult route with many wonderful viewpoints. The section between Voniarky and
čuntava has many attractive karst elements and includes the highest point of the
Slovenský raj, Ondrejisko. At the crossroads Nižná záhrada it is possible to descend
through the Samelona valley to the settlement Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa. Descend from
Bestník descend through the fields. Then go alongside Spišský potok to the asphalt road
and pass Ostrá skal to the settlement Dobšinská ľadová jaskyňa. It is possible to visit
the cave.
Starting point Kláštorisko
22. Kláštorisko-Obrovský vodopád-Kláštorisko (5,1 km - 1h 40 min)
Kláštorisko, Kyseľ, Obrovský vodopád(mostík- bridge), Kyseľ (rázcestie- crossroads),
Kláštorisko.
23. Kláštorisko – Veľký Kyseľ gorge – Glac plateau (10,4 km - 3h 30min)
Kláštorisko, Kyseľ(rázcesstie-crossroads 688m), Biskupské chyžky, glac, Malá poľana,
Suchá Belá, Pod Vtáčim hrbom, Kláštorisko.
General information
BANKS
Several banks in Spišská Nová Ves
Unibanka a.s., Odborárov 12
PKB bank a.s., Štefánikovo námestie 10
VÚB bank a.s., Letná 33
ČSOB bank a.s., Letná 48
Opening hours
Most of banks are open Mo – Fr: 8.00 – 17.00 (some only 8.00 – 14.00)
Sa-Su banks are closed.
CHEMISTS
There are several pharmacies in Spišská Nová Ves
Atrium Jánskeho 1 Bonus, Dětská POLIKLINIKA Štefánikovo nám. 3 Harmónia Zimná
55 After Letnej Letná 27Statim Štefánikovo nám. 10
DISTANCES
Border (HU/SK) - Mlynky
Banréve-Rožňava-Dobšiná-Mlynky
Salgotarján-Lučenec-Rožňava-Mlynky
Balassagyarmat-Lučenec-Rožňava-Mlynky
Mlynky - Spišská Nová Ves
Spišská Nová ves - Levoča
Levoča - Spišský hrad
Spišská Nová Ves
- Ferčekovce
Spišská Nová Ves
- Plejsy
Spišská Nová Ves
- Poráč – Brodok
Spišská Nová Ves
- Poprad
Spišská Nová Ves
- Kežmarok
Poprad
- Starý Smokovec
Kežmarok
- Tatranská Lomnica
Starý Smokovec
- Tatranská lomnica
Mlynky
- Biele Vody
Mlynky
- Betliar
:100 Km
: 88 km
:159 km
:184 km
: 25 km
: 8 km
: 18 km
: 2 km
: 27 km
: 17 km
: 25 km
: 28 km
: 13 km
: 15 km
: 7 km
: 2 km
: 34 km
INFORMATION
In Spišská Nová Ves you can get information from:
- Travel Center Brantner and Tourist Information Center, Letná 49, 052 01 Spišská
Nová Ves, tel./fax:00421(0)534428292,tel.: 00421(0)534416186
Opening hours: Mo – Fr: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Or on the net:
http://www.slovenskyraj.sk
http://www.spisnet.sk/slovraj
http://www.vysoketatry.sk
http://www.slovakia.org
http://www.region.sk
http://www.holidayinfo.sk
POST
Stamps and phone cards are available at the post offices and at the tobacconist’s.
Post Offices Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday
from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm,
- Saturday
from 8.00 am to 12.00 noon.
Smaller post offices are only open from Monday to Friday,
from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.
As the mail is not delivered to the JEKA houses the best way to receive mail in the house
in Slovakia is to send it to the following address:
Name of addressee
Name of the House
JEKA SK
Hviezdoslavova 42
SK 052 01 Spisska Nova Ves
SLOVAKIA
www.posta.sk
JEKA will pick up the mail and deliver to the house
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
5 July:
arrival of the Slavic missionaries Cyrillus and Constatin.
29 August: Slovak National Uprising
1 September: Slovak Constitution Day
Shopping centres and all public services are closed.
SHOPPING
The most popular souvenirs are ceramics, traditional pottery.
You can also find nice souvenirs such as hand-made products, ornaments and puppets in
traditional costumes. Also popular for Western tourists are: CD’s, books and picture
books (e.g. art reproductions), sports equipment and wooden toys for children are good
value too.
The opening hours are not uniform.
Most shops are open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
A few supermarkets open from 6.00 a.m.
On Saturday most shops close at 1.00 pm.
But some shops are also open on Sunday.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Buses run between Spiska Nova Ves and Mlynky and between Spiska Nova Ves and
Cingov. Between Dedinky Dobinska and there is a train.
The timetable (2013) found here can still adaptations might have happened. Therefore,
consult our employee on site if you want to be sure.
- Spiska Nova Ves - Cingov
weekdays: 5.00, 5.50, 6.45, 7.00, 9.20, 12.00, 14.35, 16.10, 22.25
weekends: 7.20, 13.20, 15.30
runs only in the summer but each day: 8.20, 17.20, 19.20
- Cingov - Spiska Nova Ves
weekdays: 5.15, 6.00, 7.25, 9.35, 13.20, 15.00, 15.32, 16.35
weekends: 7.32, 13.40, 15.45
runs only in the summer but every day : 8.45, 17.30, 19.40
runs every day except Sunday: 21.22
- Spiska Nova Ves - Mlynky
Mon-Fri: 5.50, 11.30, 15.30, 19.30
Sat-Sun: 7.45, 14.30, 19.30
- Mlynky - Spiska Nova Ves
Mon-Fri: 4.30, 7.46, 13.10, 17.25
Sat-Sun: 6.06, 12.22, 17.25
- Dedinky - Dobinská (train)
* 5.41, 7.05, 11.06, 14.22, 17.33, 18.39, 22.35 - Spiska Nova Ves - Dobinská - Dedinky
4.17 *, 5.21 *, 5.32!, 8.59 *, 10.18!, 12.57, 15.46, 17.53, 19.44
* Runs only during the week
! runs only at the weekend
YOUR LOCAL JEKA-TEAM
JEKA guarantees you a PERMANENT SERVICE at your destination, offered to you by
representatives who are available 7 days a week for information, provision of services
and cases of emergency. They speak English.
You can call on them any time for more information regarding coach excursions, walking
tours, booking canoes and bicycles, etc. and for practical tips.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION AND ITS UPKEEP
THE ACCOMMODATION
What can you expect?
JEKA accommodation centres in the Slovak Republic are situated in the Slovak Paradise,
in the region of Spišská Nová Ves. We have rented a number of centres and equipped
them specially, for our groups. They are cottages, country houses or youth hostels.
Each accommodation centre has a number of dormitories equipped with bunk beds,
sufficient modern sanitary facilities, a furnished kitchen and a dining/recreation room.
The kitchen is equipped with all cooking utensils necessary for preparing JEKA’s carefully
composed menu. So, you don’t need to bring any kitchenware or cooking utensils.
However, electrical appliances are not supplied so if you want to use a mixer or a coffee
machine, you will have to bring it with you.
In your JEKA-accommodation centre you will find a cleaning kit to keep your house neat
and tidy including washing-up liquid. JEKA also supplies toilet paper. You can apply for
additional supplies of these products at any time from our representative.
Kitchen towels and dishcloths have to be brought from home.
Our accommodation is comfortable but furnished simply so the team spirit is really
important. That’s also the reason why there is no television, radio, or telephone,
however you can always be reached in case of emergency via our local JEKA office and
there is a public telephone box in your neighbourhood.
JEKA must stress the utmost importance that departing groups leave their
accommodation centre in a good clean condition. Every coming group has the right to
arrive in a clean and tidy accommodation centre.
What we expect from you BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE:
- clean the floors,
- clean all furniture, especially all tables and chairs,
- check all beds for damage you can possibly repair yourself.
Make sure that all mattresses and pillows have a JEKA-cover,
- The evening before your departure switch both the refrigerator and the
freezer on “defrost”, clean them after they have been defrosted and switch
them on again (before applying this procedure first ask our JEKArepresentative what to do with possible leftovers),
- clean the gasfires thoroughly, without forgetting the steel frame and base
structure,
- do not leave leftover food in places not reserved to store them,
- wash all cooking- and kitchenware thoroughly,
- clean all toilets, washbasins and showers thoroughly,
- Tidy the area surrounding your centre by collecting all rubbish in bags
which you tightly tie together and leave at the agreed spot.
It is strictly prohibited to take mattresses, JEKA-blankets, -pillows or -furniture
out of the dormitories or use them outdoors.
Groups staying in two different centres, who need to take kitchenware from one house to
the other one, are kindly reminded to return these to their original location.
Any damage to furniture or kitchenware must to be reported to our representatives
before your departure. The claim will be settled by mutual agreement.
It’s the responsibility of every group leader to ensure that the above conditions
are observed.
Any costs resulting from repair- and/or cleaning-activities as a result of not
following the above conditions will be claimed back directly or after your stay!
THE TOURIST TAX
(not included in the price)
Tourist tax is a community tax which is payable by tourists.
You MUST pay this tourist tax in the Slovak Republic per day/per person. The amount
differs per community.
Cingov: houses Banik and Janosik € 0,50 p.p./day (any participants)
Others: Horaren and Stefani € 0,50 p.p./day (any participants older than 15)
After your arrival you must pay this tax to the JEKA-representative who will transfer the
payment to the village.
FIRE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Even though the necessary safety precautions are undertaken, our accommodation still
contains some combustible materials.
Therefore we urge you to be very careful in the kitchen, not to smoke in the dormitories
nor in the neighbourhood of gas bottles.
Check how to use the fire extinguishers and, in case of emergency, practise a fire drill,
noting the nearest exits.
FOOD AND PROVISIONS
DELIVERY
JEKA delivers all the food supplies you need during your stay, for trips, excursions and
the return-journey. The quantities are generous, the food is of high quality, variable and
can be easily used for packed lunches. We pay a lot of attention to the food, which is an
important factor for making your holiday a complete success.
We provide two cold meals and one main hot meal per day.
ARRANGEMENTS
Our staff regularly delivers new supplies either early in the morning or in the afternoon.
Each group is given the key and they should lock the house door when leaving the
house. Jeka representative has the spare key.
USEFUL ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
JEKA PERMANENCE (Anezka = Slovak representative)
B. Němcovej 12
Spišská Nová Ves
052 01
SLOVAKIA
Tel:
Mobil:
Fax:
00421/53/4466778
00421/90/5969303
00421/53/4466778
Email: [email protected];
[email protected]
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
DOCTORS
- For the groups staying in Mlynky
Obvodné stredisko Mlynky, Tel.: 053/4493202
- For the groups staying in Spišská Nová Ves
Nemocnica s poliklinikou, Tel. 053/4472431,4472744
HOSPITAL
Spišská Nová ves, Nemocnica s poliklinikou, Tel. 053/4472431,4472744
Due to the language problems, please contact the JEKA-permanence to help
you.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
SOS
Ambulance
First Aid Spišská Nová ves
Fire brigade
Police
Ambassy Belgium
Fr. Kráľa, Bratislava
Tel.:
Tel.:
Tel.:
Tel.:
Tel.:
112
155, 16 155
053/4424444
150
158
Tel.: 02/57101211